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The Last Month of the Year

The Kingston Trio

28 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music

A warm tapestry of traditional Christmas melodies woven with gentle harmonies and folk instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm holiday gatherings atmosphere
  • gentle melodies for cozy nights
  • nostalgic reflections on winter
  • easy listening with friends
  • festive sing-alongs by fire

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer modern, upbeat sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
Christmas nostalgia· folk traditions· seasonal reflection
Career context
Released in 1960, 'The Last Month of the Year' was The Kingston Trio's fifth album. At this point in their career, they were well-established in the folk music scene, following their commercial success with hits like 'Tom Dooley' from their debut album, which had propelled them into the national spotlight.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
A Song Will Rise by Peter, Paul and Mary — Shares a similar blend of folk harmonies and reflective themes, evoking warmth and nostalgia.
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel — Captures a folk-inspired sound with intricate harmonies and introspective lyrics that evoke seasonal feelings.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bye Bye Thou Little Tiny Child 3:02
  • 2 The White Snows of Winter 2:37
  • 3 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 1:36
  • 4 All Through the Night 2:46
  • 5 Goodnight My Baby 1:56
  • 6 Go Where I Send Thee 2:32
  • 7 Follow Now, Oh Shepherds 2:52
  • 8 Sommerset Gloucestershire Wassail 1:49
  • 9 Mary Mild 2:38
  • 10 A Round About Christmas 1:32
  • 11 Sing We Noel 2:05
  • 12 The Last Month of the Year 2:38

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